It is welcome that Article 5 of the draft amendments amends Article 12 paras 2 so that “active legal capacity” is not required in order to become a member of a political party. This is an important step to bring Armenian legislation in line with Article 29 (b) (i) of the CRPD which states that State Parties shall undertake to actively promote an environment in which persons with disabilities can effectively and fully participate in public affairs, including by participation “in the activities and administration of political parties”.²⁴ Additionally, States Parties to the CRPD recognise, pursuant to Article 12 of the CRPD, “that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life”.

^{24 See footnote 7 above (CRPD).}